No, you’re the puppet: why North Korea isn’t a Chinese satellite | NK News
October 06, 2024
Opinion

No, you’re the puppet: why North Korea isn’t a Chinese satellite

The ruling Kim family has kept their Beijing benefactors close, but far enough as not to invite unwanted interference

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Despite what some may say, China is not and has never been North Korea's puppet master.

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